How often should I use Nutrobal or other calcium supplement?
A sprinkle of this at the rate of 1 pinch per kilo should be provided once daily on the feed to ensure optimum health. Cuttlefish bone can also be offered in the enclosure to free feed and is a useful way of keeping the beak trimmed. Weeds grown in calcium rich soil also provide calcium that can be metabolized by the tortoise. UVB levels in the tortoise’s natural habitat are vastly higher than anything we experience in the UK , so its food must be lightly dusted with a vitamin and mineral supplement which contains vitamin D3 and calcium, such as Nutrobal. In addition all tortoises, whatever their age, will benefit from some added calcium to their diet. other alternatives used by many keepers include supplementation in the form of limestone flour or another form of pure calcium Carbonate. This can be sprinkled lightly on to the daily feed or provided in a small bowl to free feed. Limestone flour is available from most equestrian stockists and is recommended due to its high calcium conte
